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My Favorite Quote http://wp.me/p3OEbE-7oMy Favorite Quoteconnectedwithchris.comI’m a big fan of quotes. Why? Largely because someone smarter than me already said it better than I could have so quotes are useful when trying to get a point across. My point for this post is Attitude. I’m a firm believer in hiring for attitude and training for skills. And when we talk about culture attitude isn’t everything… it’s the only thing. [ 437 more words. ]Posted on Wed, February 25 2015

Have you or a loved one been struggling to lose weight? The first step in determining whether weight loss surgery is the right choice is attending a free weight loss information session. Join us tonight at Parkland from 5 to 6:30pm. Walk-in's are welcome or you may pre-register online http://parklandmedicalcenter.com/calendar/

The Patient’s Voice http://wp.me/p3OEbE-7fThe Patient's Voiceconnectedwithchris.comAnyone who knows me well at work realizes I am very results driven, and I do like data. We objectively measure all critical processes and outcomes of the important work we do and our team is relentlessly committed to improvement in every area. These data and results are important for any organization but particularly in the increasingly complex world of healthcare. [ 585 more words. ]Posted on Wed, February 11 2015

Bev Dubois and Mike Pero – Committed to Get Fit http://wp.me/p3OEbE-74Bev Dubois and Mike Pero - Committed to Get Fitconnectedwithchris.comA few months ago we offered an opportunity for Parkland Medical Center employees to participate in a 90 day Commit to Get Fit challenge. Run by staff at the Executive Health and Sports Center and Salem Athletic Club, participants could choose a convenient option depending on where they lived. And with two locations it seemed natural to crown a winner from each class of 10-15 participants. [ 518 more words. ]Posted on Wed, January 28 2015

Performance Measured in Black and White

Today as never before, information is available to help healthcare consumers gauge the quality of care provided by hospitals and to compare facilities based on consistent and objective criteria. These criteria are called core measures, established as standards of care by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).